This is the government’s second attempt to change the legislation after a previous bill died on the order paper last spring.
As part of legislative amendments introduced on Monday, the provincial government is looking to allow municipalities and park authorities to regulate the consumption of alcohol in outdoor public places for people of legal drinking age.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Earlier this spring, the government had introduced similar legislative amendments but it didn’t go through because it came late in the session and didn’t receive unanimous support. Sarauer had said it’s important the province’s addictions crisis is kept in mind when having these discussions.
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